The online box office to the 2018 New England International Auto Show is now open! For five days only – Thursday, January 11th through Monday, January 15th – the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center transforms into the region’s largest new…
Author: Independent Staff
Napolitano Elected to President Role Unanimously
By Seth Daniel Councilor Peter Napolitano was unanimously elected the new Council President at a short meeting held on Jan. 3, following the Inaugural ceremonies at Everett High School. Councilor John Hanlon nominated him, and that was seconded by former…
Local Officials Observe New Student Hunger Relief Initiative
Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett), Senator Joseph Boncore (D – Winthrop) and Representative Adrian Madaro (D – East Boston), along with staff from Senator Chang-Diaz’s office and members from The Greater Boston Food Bank and Project Bread (affiliates with the Rise…
DiDomenico Announces Release of his FY18 Budget Earmarks
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently announced the release of over $100 million in funding that was allocated by the Massachusetts Legislature in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget. As Vice Chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, Senator DiDomenico played a…
Urban Renewal Plan Being Pitched for Everett Square, Commercial Triangle
By Seth Daniel Urban Renewal has a very negative association based on the sins of the distant past, but planners in Everett hope to show that just such an urban renewal plan could be a great tool to use for…
Two Dead after Fatal Crash on Broadway
Everett Chief of Police Steven A. Mazzie announced late last week that two individuals have been pronounced deceased following a traffic crash in Everett on Broadway by Dunster Road. At 8:39 a.m. on Weds., Jan. 3,, Everett Police officers, along…
Bring it On,Ol’ Man Winter
These past two weeks have brought the worst winter weather imaginable — coastal flooding, record cold, and a blizzard — but we’ve survived it all and made it out to the other side, as moderating temperatures, perhaps even reaching the…
DeMaria Sets Ambitious Agenda
Mayor Carlo DeMaria has outlined an ambitious agenda of projects to be done in the next four years and beyond. We congratulate the mayor on taking the initiative to try cutting-edge solutions to many lifestyle problems that plague Everett and…
Sports 01-10-2018
EHS Roundup EHS track teams compete vs. Beverly The Everett High boys and girls indoor track teams took on Beverly last week. On the boys’ side, a number of Crimson Tide turned in fine performances with three Everett competitors winning…
Obituaries 01-10-2018
Joseph ‘Papa’ Tumbiolo Global Fish of Boston retiree Joseph W. “Papa” Tumbiolo of Everett, formerly of the North End, died on January 8. Joe was a retired long time employee of Global Fish of Boston. The beloved husband of the…